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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Erie to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 7:37 am and lands at 9:52 am
• Latest: departs at 8:42 am and lands at 10:57 am.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Erie to Chicago.

A nonstop flight from Erie to Chicago takes 2h 15m, covering 383 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Erie to Chicago range from $248 to $474, with an average of $356 over the past 12 months. Anything below $248 counts as a good deal.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Erie to Chicago flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $290 to $866. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Erie to Chicago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Erie and Chicago is around $290 round-trip, with a flight time of about 2h 18m. Recent train fares are around $166, with a trip time of about 8h 56m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 43% lower. However, taking the train takes about 6+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Erie to Chicago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $308, which is 29% above the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates averaging $64:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Erie to Chicago usually depart from Erie (ERI) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 65% on flights from Erie to Chicago. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $248 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $698, a difference of $450.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Erie and Chicago.

Chicago is 1 hour behind Erie (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Erie to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.